The MCU2 UPGRADE is a MUST BUY for Older Tesla Model S and X

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Tesla has a Media Control Unit (MCU) retrofit for the Tesla Model X and Tesla Model S, known as "MCU2". Is it worth the money and should you get it. This is a comprehensive review of the Tesla MCU2 upgrade. So, grab some nibs and a bag of chips (or whatever your vices other than Tesla are). Make your Tesla better with an MCU upgrade.
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@AMediaLife 3 жыл бұрын

Your intros rock! Enjoy watching them! As for the video- very interesting. Keep it up!

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@DKThor 3 жыл бұрын

Our 2013 model s with MCU1 got the suspension visualization in the last software update. :)

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

This is a comprehensive review of the Tesla MCU2 upgrade. So, grab some nibs and a bag of chips (or whatever your vices other than Tesla are). Are there vices other than Tesla? 🤔

@lazerusmfh 3 жыл бұрын

the price is only 1500 dollars us now, probably worth it now.

@anhelDondee 3 жыл бұрын

Don't have a tesla but I think soo

@TSLAaddict 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I just had my '16X's replaced. As you said $1.5K +tax. Worth all the money. Tesla should refund him at least 50% now that it's a recall item.

@terryfisher8615 3 жыл бұрын

T Fish - Tesla S 100D Well worth the money spent for MCU2...... but I also vote for the refund.

@joserios4525 Жыл бұрын

Definitivamente lo voy a actualizar. Definitely I'll buy the upgrade

@JeanPierreWhite 3 жыл бұрын

The Chevrons indicate slower moving traffic in the adjacent lane and the car will modulate speed so that the difference in speeds between you and slower moving lane is more reasonable.

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

Okay yes, I do remember reading about that now. Super cool!

@Quinta-Entre-Aguas Жыл бұрын

it might just be for the USA and Canada were you are allowed to overtake on the right side. Here in europe my TMX just brakes and matches speed of right lanes when it is at the rear byumper of the vehicle in the right lane (both in AP as well as in cruise control).

@staly23o 3 жыл бұрын

Yes after your video. I am more excited about it.

@Top12Boardsport 2 жыл бұрын

eMMC upgrade for free did some improvements. MCU 1 works on our three Model S cars so for us not worth the upgrade. If we would like to buy anything it would be new batteries if we could get the charging speed back. Even at a $20.000.

@paulblankenship7485 3 жыл бұрын

Others have said the MX MCU2 upgrade on cars with HW3 installed makes both traffic aware cruise control as well as lane changes on autosteer operate more smoothly than before. Is this your experience also?

@mrcaz9164 Ай бұрын

I get my upgrade Friday May 28, can't wait. Yes, arrows were there. I notice there is still a lag on the center screen when cars come towards you, however, cars passing you or that you pass are just about real time. So this is something they still need to work on. Thank for the Vid

@arturopalma7997 6 ай бұрын

Do you have turn signal screen pop up on the upgrade?

@christopherbaudelaire 3 жыл бұрын

I feel as tho Tesla should upgrade people for free if they have FSD to give the full self driving experience

@viper5ko 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting that Elon/Tesla claimed people that prepaid for FSD years ago would get all the hardware they need for free. That slowly has morphed into, MCU has no affect on FSD --> You'll get FSD, but no visuals --> You should really buy MCU2 to get the full expereicne! --> You can't get FSD beta --> you'll get FSD, but long after everyone else -->

@RT-qz5ci 3 жыл бұрын

@@viper5ko bro, this comment is so true. I wish this wasn’t hidden away on a random video. These are facts and tesla needs to be called out on this

@viper5ko 3 жыл бұрын

@@RT-qz5ci i just got the mcu2 upgrade and its like a new car. Everything works like it used to. HW3/MCU1 was so bad. Tesla literally scammed people

@RT-qz5ci 3 жыл бұрын

@@viper5ko i got scammed too lol. I just did the upgrade and its for sure like a new car. They knew all along they would do this

@dimitrit5037 3 жыл бұрын

what all did they switch out? screens as well? or just the MCU?

@theteslasheep7321 3 жыл бұрын

Tesla driver- “I need MCU 3!” BMW driver watching this- “Tesla MCU 1 is so fast compared to mu car!”

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

Lol!

@davidwebster2616 2 ай бұрын

watching this 3 years later, my 2018 Model S with MCU1 has most of the features you listed as new. I will say my screen is laggy when zooming in and out of the map but otherwise, its the same as your MCU2 features.

@ej1033- 3 жыл бұрын

Also no, the arrows don't come with MCU1. It's apart of the full self-driving preview. :)

@thebignewfie 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice. I’m getting a 2016 Model X, will be definitely getting the MCU2 upgrade.

@ghanstarrxl 3 жыл бұрын

Hello did you get the Mosel x yet? I got one and recently upgraded my MCU

@DIYRealestatematchmaker 2 жыл бұрын

@@ghanstarrxl hey Albert I recently got the 2016 model x also and considering doing the upgrade do we get the 2 camera views also when your backing up?

@Quinta-Entre-Aguas Жыл бұрын

@@DIYRealestatematchmaker AFAIK the 2016 TMX does NOT have side cameras (mine has no cameras int he b pilars or wings as the later TMX have) so no you wont get the 2 camera views. Mine is currently at the Tesla dealer getting its MCU2 upgrade. For me it is the faster/more responsive toughscreen and i hope after the upgrade i can actually read the manual on the screen. With MCU1 i never finished loading so coul not read it at all. Also netflix and YT might be nice during charging sessions on longer trips. I am also hoping that after the upgrade the car will be able to read thumbdrives and that i can play my own videos onthe touchscreen...

@extRaRiceeh 3 жыл бұрын

astig tlga ng tesla sana makadrive dn ako nian kahit test drive lng hehe keep safe lods

@zhozz Жыл бұрын

Being the owner of MX2016. The main thing I don't like is that I can't use my phone as a key so I don't have to carry a physical car key. There is no problem to open the car through the application where there is a network. But what about places where there is no network (for example, underground parking). In the new MS and MX, as well as the M3 and MY, this problem is solved via bluetooth. Tell me MCU2 allows you to bind the phone as a key?

@RT-qz5ci 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2017 model X and just did the MCU upgrade. It’s definitely worth it. If you’re getting a used tesla you need to budget to do this upgrade or you won’t be nearly as happy with the car.

@rubenb.molina6968 2 жыл бұрын

I have an early 2017 (75D). I have other issues that other people don't seem to cover like Sentry mode failing with an error (even with the official Tesla Drive usb). Also I don't have Dashcam. Not even Tesla Support is able to confirm the new MCU would resolve these issues. Bleh... Still want the upgrade though :-D.

@RT-qz5ci 2 жыл бұрын

@@rubenb.molina6968 you’re saying you have MCU1 and sentry mode is failing/no dash cam? I had that issue and MCU2 did fix it. Everything works great now. Id take the risk if i were you. Hope that helps.

@rubenb.molina6968 2 жыл бұрын

@@RT-qz5ci thanks! I think I'm going to go for it. While I still don't get the range of newer model Xs, I don't think I want to lose my grandfathered connectivity package, free super charging and autopilot discount for $5K.

@RT-qz5ci 2 жыл бұрын

@@rubenb.molina6968 i almost never need the range. You will be fine. Good luck!

@migmigjohnson9351 6 ай бұрын

Why is it worth it? Because of Netflix and the extra games?

@aussietaipan8700 3 ай бұрын

In Australia 2024, the full MCU2 upgrade including the radio mod and dash screen is $3600, 3G is being switched off in June this year and my model s has MCU1 with 3G. I was hoping to only upgrade the MCU1 modem daughter card as I wanted to keep my perfectly working MCU1 and AM radio. Tesla AU stated the modem only upgrade is available in the US and EU only which is crap. I will link up a 4/5G BT dongle to the MCU1 when 3G is phased out. I'm NOT paying $3600 for the MCU2 when it does not have AM radio.

@gaydybwad1321 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! We just upgraded our MX 2 days ago to FSD+MCU2. We asked for the parts as we were never sure our original units were error free. The Service Center said we couldn't have the proprietary core. But we bought them in 2018 with the car! Anyone else have this problem where some of the car is never yours? G. Dybwad, AZ

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I never thought to even ask. That's brilliant. The laws need to catch up here in my opinion. That part is yours 100%.

@alittlebitmoore 3 жыл бұрын

I was given the impresson that the MCU2 upgrade price takes into account trading in the old unit (which I understand they are still using for spares). Someone else (cannot recall who) did ask and was told fine but you need to pay extra to keep the old unit. Makes sense to me, when you get expensive parts on a car swapped they often keep the old unit as part of the deal to refurbish/strip for parts (Gearbox is an example)

@TechBrews 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Does the MCU2 upgrade also now include the mobile sentry mode view from your phone?

@ElectricCanuck 10 ай бұрын

Hi, it’s been a while since I traded in my Model X from this video, but I believe, from memory, that the answer is yes. Cheers.

@gbb0131 3 жыл бұрын

I have the Chevrons for slower traffic on my 3.

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

Strange that I never noticed in my 3 before. But, that's awesome. Thank you.

@timt.o.7034 3 жыл бұрын

I hope Model 3s won’t need such major out of pocket updates in the future

@Thee_Shaz 3 жыл бұрын

After upgrading, did you notice any improvement in autopilot / tacc when it comes to braking in traffic? Does it brake really hard still or is it more smooth? Thanks.

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

I need to do some more driving to be sure but I believe that the answer is yes. Everything feels smoother, including the braking. That might be just a feeling though because the smoothness should come from the AP HW and not rely on the MCU? I have HW3. Cheers.

@4strength 3 жыл бұрын

waiting for the MCU 64gb upgrade. I dont see it worth the cost to upgrade old tesla.

@jrcase7511 3 жыл бұрын

Why does every Tesla have an off center steering wheel? The day I bought my SR+ new, it was cocked to the left like yours. I had to get it corrected ASAP as it drove me crazy.

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

Never noticed. Going to take a look now. Hope it's not something I can't unsee.

@bh9262 3 жыл бұрын

Do you need a new touch screen too or just the processor?

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

You can keep your existing touch screen and save ~$400. 👍

@theroc68155 3 жыл бұрын

I just got it the other day and it brought so many other problems with it.... Example, the air suspension pump would NOT stop pumping. I got so afraid it was going to blow my suspension balloons because it wouldn't shut off. The dash screen that has the speed, randomly shuts off and back on like it's a communication problem between the MCU and dash. MCU2 at least as of late, is more unreliable than MCU1. It would NOT stop rebooting. I've had MCU2 for 4 days now and it's rebooted probably 15 times already. Was playing beach buggy and that seems to have crashed and caused the MCU to reboot The worst of it all, the service center DID NOT PUT THE SCREEN IN STRAIGHT! IT'S SKEWED AND IT'S SO ANNOYING I will say, enhanced summon is WAY BETTER than AP 2.0

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I wondering how pervasive those issues are or if it is a bad unit? In a week, I've not experienced any reboots or weird glitches. I laughed when you mentioned that the SC put the screen in crooked as that happened to me too! I took it back the next day and they fixed it. Still not perfect, but as good as it was before the upgrade.

@austintube 3 жыл бұрын

is it faster when you try to unlock the car with the Tesla app? does it also wake up faster?

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't notice any improvement when unlocking with the app. Sadly.

@tristanbased-af2159 8 ай бұрын

I have the 64GB emmc upgrade done to my 2013 model s mcu1, Still worth it you think?

@ElectricCanuck 7 ай бұрын

Yes, I think it is worth it. You will notice a lot of improvements in the UI, and responsiveness of the screen. Cheers.

@BarryObaminable 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Thats a reason to buy a 2017 for cheaper and do the upgrade and get a snappy new display. plus side cameras. That might save you an accident cost right there.

@AllanKobelansky 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure the MCU1 equipped cars came with side cameras. Mine sure didn’t. I have a 2016 X without the side cameras. MCU2 came out a few months after the Sept 2016 X’s. What would I get going from a real MCU1 to an upgraded MCU2? Faster UI. More games. Netflix, KZfaq. And that’s likely it. It sucks to be me. Enjoy your upgrade. Thanks for posting this video.

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Allan, that's a good point. I have heard that some 2016 Xs and Ss don't have the side cameras. Do you have the Mobileye AP?

@josephstuden8573 3 жыл бұрын

Allan, you may thinking about AP2 (Autopilot 2). Media Control Unit (MCU) 2 came out with the Model 3 in late 2017 and to the Model X and S in late 2018. 2017 and 2018 Ss and Xs with AP2 can get this MCU2 retrofit.

@AllanKobelansky 3 жыл бұрын

Joseph Studen, you are 100% correct. Thanks for clarifying.

@AllanKobelansky 3 жыл бұрын

Tesla Canuck I do have MobilEye. I needed a second vehicle recently after having my X for almost 4 years. I settled on a Hyundai Palisade, as I do about 5000km / year, 12000km / year in the X, but I digress. I felt like a traitor buying an ICE vehicle after telling everybody how good my Tesla was. Aside from the gut wrenching acceleration and the cavernous stowage my Tesla offers, the Palisade is feature for feature on par with the Tesla. Mobileye was actually quite good compared to the earlier generation AP up until I would say a year and a half ago. I test drove a Model Y and a Model 3 recently and left feeling a void after experiencing the AP in those newer models. My firmware updates are now relegated to another “fart” application or a “new” retro console game.

@louisfain 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like Tesla should give an option of keep the previous OS version. owners are only forced to upgrade because Tesla "improved" the system so much that it is too complicated for MCU1. this is planned obsolescence and it's not right. sooner or later they will get in trouble with it. they only recently discounted the upgrade by $1000, and that was the only reason I decided to go for it. is it worth it? probably. but to make the customers upgrade otherwise the infotainment is closed to being unusable is not right.

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

No argument from me! The cpu in MCU1 dates back to 2011 and was sold in the S and X through to mid 2018 even though it was horribly underpowered by then. Regardless, I'm glad to have upgraded.

@planetmuskvlog3047 3 жыл бұрын

What about TELSA CAM. Can you record footage of events in Sentry mode with TESLA CAM now?

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

💯 yes.

@planetmuskvlog3047 3 жыл бұрын

@@ElectricCanuck thank you. The tech misinformed me when I replaced MCU1 with MCU1... said would require replacing entire wiring harness

@gaydybwad1321 3 жыл бұрын

Tesla Canuck: you asked for updates on Tesla not returning removed parts. Steven Peeters, frequent KZfaq poster from Belgium, has replied to my query about not owning our cars. He asked for parts after his upgrades and did not get them. He called them "swap" parts. He is worried about ownership too but not willing to bother to take legal action. Search KZfaq: "Finally! Getting HW3 and MCU2 Upgrade."

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the follow up. I will check that out. I think in some places it’s the law that parts need to be returned to you if you ask. I’m pretty that’s the law here where I live in Ontario, Canada.

@alittlebitmoore 3 жыл бұрын

@@ElectricCanuck Interesting if it is, my question then to Tesla is why do they charge the same price if they do or do not keep the parts ?

@azrzr5440 7 ай бұрын

Does the 2016 model X 90d change lanes like this also?

@ElectricCanuck 7 ай бұрын

Some early 2016 Model X’s only have a front facing camera, so it depends on the hardware that is in a specific vehicle from that model year. If it has the full camera suite, front, side, and pillar, then, yes, it will change lanes like that. Cheers.

@ivangottijr 3 жыл бұрын

Do you also have upgraded to HW3 or is it the original AP2.0?

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

I have HW3 👍

@Quinta-Entre-Aguas Жыл бұрын

i was told thagt it is not possible to upgrade my TMX (2016) to HW3. It came with AP 2.0 i believe.

@diggleda2952 3 жыл бұрын

The suspension visualization update is only for the cars after the Raven hardware update.

@Quinta-Entre-Aguas Жыл бұрын

i do not know when the raven hardwarte came, but my 2016 TMX had the cm indicatiosn on the suspention tab before the MCU2 upgrade and it also displayed the right hight in the car icon at the right side of the suspension tab.

@gaydybwad1321 3 жыл бұрын

To Tesla Canuck: thanks for the reply to my comment that Tesla kept my replaced parts when I upgraded to FSD+MCU2. I've sent out a Tweet tonight asking if anyone else had their original parts held as Tesla property. We may also seek legal advice.

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

Keep me posted, I would be interested to hear the result. Cheers.

@gaydybwad1321 3 жыл бұрын

@@ElectricCanuck update on Tesla keeping replaced parts. The most recent Tesla service Invoice boiler plate at the end of the Invoice states that ALL replaced parts are the property of Tesla except for 2 items. Purchased cars do not exclusively belong to us. Were finding out if that is legal in Arizona as it is a state issue. G. Dybwad, Gold Canyon, AZ

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I'm shocked! Thanks for letting me know. We can add this to the music we don't own anymore. Sigh.

@AlexMoloneyRealEstate 3 жыл бұрын

worth the upgrade? It's $3500 CAN plus hst now

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

Ouch, they've jacked up the price. Ugh. I guess it would depend on how long you keep the car. When we upgraded, we committed to keeping it for another 3 years. Otherwise, not sure the math works out. 🤔

@suzb807 3 жыл бұрын

Is your radio gone?

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

Good question, I never use the radio. I'll check in the morning. Cheers.

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Suz, sorry for the delay. Today was the first I’ve been in the car since your question radio is gone. drive.google.com/file/d/1eBAp4VrIM_kEIRJekraSftof1jFUHaGv/view?usp=drivesdk

@JohnVig 2 жыл бұрын

Suz, the MCU2 upgrade adds a very nice Internet radio plus LTE Wi-Fi reception and takes away the AM and FM radios - which are now unnecessary. For example, I live in New Jersey. I used to have poor reception of most New York City radio stations. Now, not only do I have good reception, I can receive radio stations from all over the world. For example, an excellent classical music station, Symphony, comes from Singapore; i.e., from more than 9000 miles away! I can also receive KZfaq and other good stuff.

@Quinta-Entre-Aguas Жыл бұрын

@@JohnVig you can have the upgrade and keep the FM/AM radio as well. My TMX is at tesla dealer getting that upgrade and i am almost allways using my FM radio in the car so it was a mandatory thing for me to even think about the upgrade.

@tristanskylark 3 жыл бұрын

I wanna see a 2012 model s get upgraded

@Plexipal 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve just booked my 2014 AP1 Model S 85 in for this upgrade.

@makikini9596 2 жыл бұрын

@@Plexipal So do you like it and recommend it. I also have AP1 and was curious?

@Plexipal 2 жыл бұрын

@@makikini9596 It was really worth it and i believe the price has dropped since i had mine done.

@Kuth70 3 жыл бұрын

Are you thinking about asking Tesla for some money back? That upgrade is $1,500 now.

@ElectricCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely thinking about it. Low expectations that they would refund any portion. Might be worth the try though. 😎

@ej1033- 3 жыл бұрын

My father doesn't think it's worth it at all. He'll be regretting he ever didn't want to when I convince him!

@HowToDoitright 3 жыл бұрын

agree...not worth it at all..even elon musk said its not worth it lol. its a no brainer not to waste your money for minor speed and graphics and youtube lol

@joegadget670 3 жыл бұрын

@@HowToDoitright yeah, just upgrade when MCU3 comes out.

@andrewsmiley1121 3 жыл бұрын

@@joegadget670 I'm looking at a 2015 Model S... any idea if it will be upgradable to the MCU3?

@joegadget670 3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewsmiley1121 it looks like you can. Price depends on your current computer version www.tesla.com/support/infotainment